B2–C1 · GFI · GFI016

Not having + past participle phrase, shared subject + main predicate

A reusable frame from “Gerund contrasts and participial clauses”. Compare how English and German express gerund contrasts and participial clauses. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

EN · EnglishNot having + past participle phrase, shared subject + main predicate
DE · GermanDa + same subject + negative past-perfect clause, + main clause

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  1. RU · Translation

    Не видев оригинала, она не могла сравнить копии.

    EN · English

    Not having  seen the original,  she  could not  compare the copies.

    DE · German

    Da  sie  das Original nicht  gesehen  hatte,  konnte  sie  die Kopien nicht  vergleichen.

  2. RU · Translation

    Не забронировав заранее, мы были вынуждены ждать снаружи.

    EN · English

    Not having  booked ahead,  we  had to  wait outside.

    DE · German

    Da  wir nicht vorher  reserviert  hatten,  mussten  wir draußen  warten.

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